Is asbestos commonly found in older homes?

• <div><p>Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since. </p></div>

How long does it take for asbestos to harm you?

• <div><p>According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from <b>10 to 40 years</b> for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:</p><ul><li><p>Amount of exposure</p></li><li><p>Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers</p></li><li><p>Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos</p></li><li><p>Genetic factors </p></li><li><p>Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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did not test the pump before they left. Did not flush cooler pan! No cool air! I had to call them back, Pump did not work. He went to Home Depot and bought a new pump, then installed it!
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it went well very professional made sure everything was working properly and let the bathtub clean.
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This was amazing! The owner was responsive and knowledgeable during our phone consultations. The plumber showed up on time. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He put the tub through a diagnostic evaluation and found nothing wrong with the tub except a minor leak that didn’t require any work....
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this was a lesson in "buyer be ware" - and "know what you're buying"! probably more my error for not following these cardinal rules! <br /> the story is long and complicated: but I'll try to keep it straight-forward. I needed a septic inspection/certification for the sale of my house. I...
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I'm not really sure why I stay with this company. We don't have the time to keep up with our pool, and so we hired this service. They come weekly. Our weekly fellow comes on Tuesdays usually and only stays about 10 minutes. I never see him test the water. He squirts some fluid from a reused...
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The inspector tested the area of concern, took samples and provided us with an ETA for the results.
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The team at Pro Water Solutions was excellent from beginning to end. Brad came out for the initial consult and was extremely friendly, knowledge, and patient (I had people over delivering some appliances at the time and he patiently waited until they left). He tested our water, explained the...
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Asbestos is commonly found in certain older homes, depending on the time period in which they were built. Asbestos use in home construction began in the 1920s and peaked after World War II before being limited by legislation in the ’70s, so a house constructed in 1880 is unlikely to contain asbestos, while one built in 1950 is much more likely to. Research a home’s history to determine the time period when it was built and any renovations made since.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

Amount of exposure
Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers
Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos
Genetic factors
Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

It is strongly advised not to touch or disturb asbestos-containing materials unless necessary. Asbestos fibers can be released into the air when the material is damaged or disturbed, posing serious health risks if inhaled. It is best to leave any handling of asbestos to trained professionals who can remove the asbestos safely.

Bathroom tiles can contain asbestos, just the same as patio tiles or kitchen tiles. Remember that asbestos was used primarily for its insulative and fire-resistant properties, both of which are desired in a house. Before we knew asbestos caused cancers and other diseases, it made a lot of sense to include it in many different building materials, including bathroom tiles.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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